as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
humorous anecdotes that are likely to evoke lots of smiles but few belly laughs
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Recent Examples of belly laugh
But there is at least one moment where Jones obviously relies on the music to overwhelm the acting to compel a belly laugh.
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The show by Itamar Moses (book) and Gaby Alter (music) serves up belly laughs galore, as well as some serious commentary.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
Operation Mincemeat review: An irresistible musical farce brings British boldness and belly laughs to Broadway
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—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The show by Itamar Moses (book) and Gaby Alter (music) serves up belly laughs galore, as well as some serious commentary.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for belly laugh
ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The show by Itamar Moses (book) and Gaby Alter (music) serves up belly laughs galore, as well as some serious commentary.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
Operation Mincemeat review: An irresistible musical farce brings British boldness and belly laughs to Broadway
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The show by Itamar Moses (book) and Gaby Alter (music) serves up belly laughs galore, as well as some serious commentary.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for belly laugh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly laugh
Noun
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Expect laughter, reflection, and real talk that inspires.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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After all, if laughter weren’t the most sacred byproduct of going to the movies, then Nicole Kidman wouldn’t have listed it first.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Instead of giving a speech about why Chicken George should use the Veto to save him, season 2 winner Dr. Will Kirby took the opportunity to famously shade his fellow all-star houseguests in an eloquent, devilish speech, which elicited giggles and confusion from the rest of the players.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Monday morning, the rotunda was filled with giggles and chatter as the young persimmon promoters entered the capitol.—
Anna Cecil,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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During the day out, the two took a dip in the pool and appeared to share laughs throughout the day.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The two had several tough plays against one another, and shared plenty of laughs on the court.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Belly laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20laugh. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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